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Ex-Formula 1 driver Marcus Ericsson believes winning a race in his rookie IndyCar season is a realistic goal due to the strength of the Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports team and his compatibility with teammate James Hinchcliffe.

James Hinchcliffe is bullishly confident about Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports’ chances ahead of the 2019 season, believing work over the last nine months will allow them to threaten IndyCar’s top three teams.

Sam Schmidt says that Arrow expanding its involvement in Schmidt Peterson Motorsports to become a full partner will help it get on terms with elite IndyCar squads Team Penske, Chip Ganassi Racing and Andretti Autosport.

Arrow Electronics has extended and expanded its investment in the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports IndyCar team to provide principal sponsorship for both James Hinchcliffe and ex-F1 driver Marcus Ericsson.

James Hinchcliffe says that Robert Wickens’ input into the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports team in his rookie IndyCar season will remain relevant this year, despite his injured friend’s absence from the cockpit.

Mark Miles, president and CEO of Hulman & Company, owner of IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has stated publicly that the series’ talks regarding a return to Queensland, Australia, may yield results soon.

NBC has revealed that becoming the exclusive home of America's IndyCar and IMSA TV coverage this year, in addition to showing 20 NASCAR Cup events, will see it carry more than 700 hours of motorsport coverage.